With fans clamoring over J.J. Abrams instalment in the hugely popular science fiction saga, there is more on the horizon for the next stage of the new trilogy.

Lucasfilm has confirmed to EW.com that filming for Episode VIII - as yet untitled - will start off the coast of Ireland on Skellig Michael over the next few weeks.

The small island of Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland. (Image: Getty)

Initially it was believed that the shoot was a return for additional photography for Abrams' movie, but this confusion came from the studio trying to stay low-key by simply using Star Wars as the title.

There are 16 measures, which include only filing in September, and filming will be limited to certain areas.

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According to RTE, she said: "I want to be very clear that my priority is to protect Skellig Michael and the UNESCO world heritage site and strict conditions are being imposed to ensure the environment is fully protected."

Irish Film Board CEO James Hickey added: "I would like to extend again a very warm Irish welcome to the filmmakers returning to Sceilg Mhichíl and to wish them the very best for the filming, which we hope will be as successful as the previous visit.

"We very much appreciate their help and cooperation in bringing arrangements for this short visit to a satisfactory conclusion."